Renault engineers claim that the new EV will be a 'benchmark in terms of driving pleasure' for the supermini segment car auto cars
This story features independent illustrations created by Jean Francois Hubert/SB-Medien and edited by Thanos Pappas for Carscoops which are not related to nor endorsed by Renault.is one of the most anticipated electric supermini premieres of 2024 as it is expected to combine advanced technology with driving pleasure at an affordable starting price.
The production version will feature redesigned LED lighting units on both ends, restyled bumpers, smaller-diameter alloy wheels, as well as conventional door handles and mirrors. The French supermini is expected to retain the sculpted body with pronounced fenders, the tapered rear end, and the discreet plastic cladding on the lower portion of the bodywork and around the wheel arches.
While the standard R5 will look sporty enough, the already confirmed performance-focused variant by Alpine will look like a proper hot hatch. The rally-inspired bodykit was recently previewed by theAccording to the latest reports, the R5 will measure around 3.92m long, placing it in the supermini segment. This number would make the EV slightly shorter than its main rival, the VW ID.2, which measures 4.05 m long, at least in concept form.
Renault engineers brag about the chassis setup and electric powertrain of the R5 saying it will offer “best-in-class performance” and become “the benchmark for its segment in terms of driving pleasure”. Vehicle dynamics will be “totally comparable” with the larger Renault Megane E-Tech, thanks to its chassis setup with a sophisticated multi-link rear axle, a lower center of gravity, and increased rigidity.
The supermini will come fitted with a single synchronous motor mounted at the front, weighing 20 kg less than the unit used in the Megane E-tech. As for the expected output, there are contradicting rumors with
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